Registration is being extended until March 31st, 2017. There are less than 10 spots remaining. No teams will be accepted after registration closes. Contact swsalsaslam@gmail.com to register. Teams on the waiting list will be contacted if spots become available in the requested division.

The Southwest Salsa Slam is the largest most competitive tournament in the state of New Mexico. Last year's tournament featured the top travel teams from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Texas.

The 2017 SW Salsa Slam Invitational is an invite only tournament.
If you are interested in being invited to the 2017 tournament, please email us at swsalsaslam@gmail.com.

The NM Clippers Adidas Junior Gauntlet Teams are for players 10U – 14U (4th – 8th Grade). The teams will compete in regional and national Adidas tournaments. This provides players the experience and competition to allow them to prepare for high school and to compete in NCAA Showcase events. Players are placed on teams based on their skill level and are not restricted by age. For example, an 8th grader could be placed on our Adidas Silver Gauntlet teams. The teams are open to players in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. The program covers all tournament registration fees and a portion of travel costs. All players will be required to play in Adidas gear and accessories only.
Please contact Coach Carl Rhinehart if you are interested at wcrhine@msn.com or 803-230-6146.

The NM Clippers Adidas Silver Gauntlet Teams are for players 15U and 16U (2019 and 2020 graduates). The teams will compete in NCAA Showcase events only to include Adidas Silver Gauntlet events and other tournaments and showcases. The teams will play in events on the West coast, Midwest, and East coast for maximum college exposure. Players are placed on teams based on their skill level and are not restricted by age. The teams are open to players in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. The program covers 80% of travel and fees for 15U and 90% – 100% for 16U team. All players will be required to play in Adidas gear and accessories only.
Please contact Coach Carl Rhinehart if you are interested at wcrhine@msn.com or 803-230-6146.

NM Clippers tryouts for the AYBL 2016-2017 season are August 2nd and 9th, 2016 at Netherwood Church, 5101 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 from 6pm to 8pm. We will have teams in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade divisions. Since we place players based on skill level, younger players are invited as well. Dates: August 2 and 9, 2016 Times: 6pm to 8pm Location: Netherwood Church, 5101 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 Girls 6th-8th grade

2016 Southwest Salsa Slam Basketball Tournament April 29th-May 1st Albuquerque, NM Boys and Girls Divisions 4th Grade through Varsity The Southwest Salsa Slam is the largest most competitive tournament in the state of New Mexico. Last year’s tournament featured the top travel teams from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Texas. For more information click here.

About Us

The New Mexico Clippers Basketball Club is a youth basketball club based in Albuquerque, NM. Our goal is to focus on promoting team work, self-confidence, and determination to create strong minded youth and exceptional student athletes.

The club competes competitively in both the local Albuquerque Youth Basketball League and tournaments around the nation to grant players experience and exposure in competitive venues.